tired old man in the moon
had had enough of listening
to earth’s noisy troublemakers!
how can anyone sleep with
that infernal decibilled racket?
he was definitely full of it, so
he donned his top hat and
swallow-tailed coat, locked
his door and set sail to a star.
Ekphrastic poetry at dVerse poets’ pub hosted by Lillian and featuring the uniquely surreal artwork of Catrin Welz-Stein.
a poem in my pocket 
Sep 24, 2020 @ 20:19:33
Love this tale, Lynn. Great ending.
Sep 25, 2020 @ 08:55:35
And the man in the moon smiles 🙂
Sep 26, 2020 @ 19:28:55
🌝
Sep 24, 2020 @ 13:55:16
Oh yeah! Don’t we wish we could all do that! I like how he “locked his door” before setting sail. Nice detail.
Sep 25, 2020 @ 08:55:03
I appreciate your comments, Dora 🙂
Sep 24, 2020 @ 13:24:49
This is absolutely fabulous! 💝 I love how you address ” infernal decibilled racket,” which I resonate with deeply living in a city where there is noise 24/7. Who doesn’t want peace and tranquility amid the stars? 🙂
Sep 25, 2020 @ 08:53:29
Thanks, Sanaa! Some American cities have grown ugly with all the noisy troublemakers.
Sep 24, 2020 @ 09:28:06
Fun
Sep 24, 2020 @ 07:41:31
I like that you have turned it around…he is sailing away. And for good reason! (K)
Sep 24, 2020 @ 11:24:55
Thanks, K!
Sep 24, 2020 @ 03:30:24
This is wonderful…cool!
Sep 24, 2020 @ 06:45:17
Thanks…inspired by the cool painting 🙂
Sep 24, 2020 @ 00:21:48
I really like your whimsical take on the prompt image, Lynn. I don’t blame him a bit!
Sep 24, 2020 @ 06:46:22
His flight is totally understandable 🙂 Glad you like it!
Sep 23, 2020 @ 20:15:01
A joy! Whimsical but so meaningful for our times.
Sep 23, 2020 @ 20:17:06
Thank you, Max…for reading AND commenting. Glad you like it 🙂
Sep 23, 2020 @ 19:43:43
Great poem Lynn… you are probably right … all the racket around here is enough to send anyone looking for a star destination!
Sep 23, 2020 @ 20:03:05
I believe by barn swallow is the way to go!
Sep 23, 2020 @ 20:51:37
Yes… !
Sep 23, 2020 @ 16:50:13
I love the response Lynn. Set sail to a star is good one!
Sep 23, 2020 @ 18:20:48
I’m glad you like it, Grace 🙂
Sep 23, 2020 @ 15:57:07
LOVE IT! Oh how I wish sometime that I could just do the very same thing!!!
Well done 🙂
Sep 23, 2020 @ 18:20:19
Me too, Lillian 🙂 Thank you for a fun prompt!
Sep 23, 2020 @ 14:28:54
Yes… sometimes it would be better to turn your back to the background
Sep 23, 2020 @ 13:14:55
Hi Lynn! The prompt image you chose was very well expressed, fine writing. I really like these Welz-Stein artworks.
Sep 23, 2020 @ 14:54:39
I agree…her works are both whimsical and thought-provoking 🙂
Sep 23, 2020 @ 13:14:12
Hadn’t considered the Noisy neighbor possibilities. Nice catch, Lynn!
Sep 23, 2020 @ 14:55:14
Glad you stopped by!